Shopper Activation Manager

Bringing the best of Suntory to Oceania

By harnessing the best of Suntory from across Australia and New Zealand, Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania have created a multi-beverage powerhouse – Suntory Oceania.

Our 40 market-leading brands, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee, are powered by five distribution centres, more than 1,500 Suntorians and two local manufacturing sites. With full end-to-end control of our portfolio, we pioneer new beverage experiences, inspired by innovation and craftsmanship.

The Opportunity

As a Shopper Activation Manager, you will lead the development and execution of best-in-class shopper marketing initiatives across Petrol & Convenience and Independent Grocery channels, ensuring our brands win at the point of purchase.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract covering parental leave, commencing in August.

What You'll Do

• Develop and embed shopper-led strategies into marketing and commercial plans
• Champion best-practice activation aligned to brand and shopper occasions
• Lead activation planning and communication across internal and external stakeholders
• Manage agency partnerships to maximise in-store visibility and impact
• Oversee shopper marketing budgets and investment effectiveness
• Create “always-on” shopper assets, POS, and occasion-based programs
• Partner cross-functionally to optimise trade and shopper investment
• Conduct post-campaign reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

What you bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• A strong track record of success in either marketing or shopper marketing/activation
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills – with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects with often competing timeframes
• Commercial mindset with experience managing budgets and delivering ROI
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Someone who thinks creatively & embraces innovation – how will you make our brands really stand out in-store?!
• Who is passionate about delivering an exceptional shopper experiences

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.